What are Balance Sheets?

The idea of looking at financial reports for your business can feel unnecessarily corporate. After all, you’re not running Amazon (unless you are, in which case our performance report is going to look amazing this month). Anyway, our point is that financial reporting isn’t just for big organisations, and anyone can benefit. Which is why,…

Do I Need A Trial Balance Report?

Using a trial balance report is a great way to keep your business accounts on the right track. At the end of an accounting period, it’s an important step in closing your books. But what is a trial balance report and how do you put one together? Get comfortable, and we’ll take a look! What…

How Do Businesses Use Profit and Loss Reports?

Picture this: you own a great little restaurant in the heart of a buzzing city. You’re doing well and have plenty of regulars, plus a menu to die for. But how are you meant to know whether you’re actually turning a profit? Enter the profit and loss report. What exactly is a profit and loss…

How Can I Make Better Business Decisions?

Running a business means making decisions every day. Some are pretty easy and mundane, but others can really affect your future. Some decisions, like what to have for dinner each night, are basically impossible. We don’t know the answer. But we do make accounting software, so we know quite a bit about businesses, and the…

Is There An Easy Way to Keep Track of Supplier Payments?

Is There An Easy Way to Keep Track of Supplier Payments?

Managing payments to suppliers can become confusing, especially if there are lots to keep track of. Like with most aspects of business finance though, careful monitoring goes a long way towards keeping things running smoothly. We explain how supplier payments can affect a business, and how to keep on top of them. Why it’s important…